New Year in Istanbul 3 Days/2 Nights Tour

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A short break to celebrate the New Year in one of the most captivating cities of the world. New Year’s Eve daytime will be spent visiting some of the cultural highlights in this historic city such as St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque and these will be followed by a call at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, full of aromatic scents. The evening is a time to celebrate with a New Year’s Eve party including dinner and a Turkish show.

Day 1 - Istanbul - 30th December

Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour – 31st December

Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of the Sultanahmet historical district of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Museum, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century – it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace comes next; the palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, it houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Across from St. Sophia is the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

Afterwards we visit the ancient Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Free time is given for a lunch break at 13:00pm followed by a visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Here the air is full of the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice which make great gifts to take home. Return to hotels approx. 4pm to have plenty of time to relax and then prepare for the evening’s party.

Collection from the hotels will begin between 7pm – 8pm to take you to the venue where you will enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner and Turkish show and welcome in the New Year. Return transfer to the hotels will be between 1am -1:30am.

Day 3 - New Year’s Day - 1st January

Happy New Year! After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport.

Included:

* Arrival & return airport-hotel transfer from and to Istanbul Ataturk Airport
* 2 nights in Istanbul in 5* hotel
* 2 open buffet breakfasts
* Big New Year’s Eve party with Turkish food, Turkish Show and free local drinks
* Istanbul City Tour
* All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
* Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
* Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
* Return airport transfer

Not included:
* International flights
* Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
* Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
* Insurance: All types.


Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from Istanbul Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Transfers from Ataturk airport to your hotel are included, if you arrive into Sabiha Gokcen Airport there will be an extra charge.
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights.
Languages: English.
Others: Please Note: Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays.